20 Most Recent Sony DCR-HC26 Mini DV Digital Camcorder - Page 7 Questions & Answers

It could be the bad HDD, look for hdd's for ipod and replace it, they are compatible.

The only solution I can recommend is to find an iso of the disc, and mount it using DaemonTools in order to run it.

Search for it later.

Yes. The DCR-DVD308 can save videos on Memory Stick Duos or Memory Stick Pro Duos.If you need a manual, you may download one from here.

Correct. Take a look at Sony's compatibility guide.

The touch screen is bad or the ribbon wire has cracked or come loose from the systems control board.

This machine dates back to 2007. I suspect most of the organic electrolytic capacitors are either leaky or short circuit and there are many. A Sony Service Centre may be able to repair it for you.

An HDD FORMAT ERROR appears on the camera LCD or ...

Sony https://www.sony.com > electronics > support > articles Mar 30, 2021 - This error may occur if data becomes corrupt on the camera hard disk drive. To resolve this issue, it will be necessary to format the hard ...

E 31:00 HDD Format Error

Sony https://us.community.sony.com > question > e-3100-hd... Jun 6, 2013 - Perform a power reset on the camcorder. Turn off the camcorder. Remove the battery and disconnect the AC power adapter for 60 seconds. Insert ... ..

That means the mechanism is either jammed or there is no control. Due to its age it may be a problem to get it going again due to leaking capacitors from lack of use or age.